Relating to certain requirements related to water availability, including requirements that certain plats for the subdivision of land include evidence of groundwater supply.

HB 145 requires developers to attach a certification to land subdivision plans (plats) in areas relying on groundwater. This certification, prepared by a licensed engineer or geoscientist, must confirm adequate groundwater availability and follow rules set by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Local governments (municipalities and county commissioners courts) must reject any plat lacking this certification. The bill directly affects developers seeking to subdivide land and local authorities reviewing subdivision applications, ensuring groundwater supply is verified before development proceeds.